The twins are 11 months old today. I decided since their story is long, I would do this in two parts.
Their story begins when we realized we were pregnant. I can't honestly say we were overly excited for this little surprise. Quite frankly, the thought of three under the age of 3 was a little bit overwhelming. # 1 and 2 were still practically babies themselves. The oldest wouldn't even be 3 when this baby arrived. This would be 3 in diapers, 3 still needing all of Mom's attention. You get the picture. I had to do a lot of praying. We knew this baby was coming, so we may as well accept it and welcome him/her into our home with lots of love. I remember getting the most distinct impression that this was right, and that there was something different, special, about this pregnancy. In my mind I'm thinking maybe we were getting a girl this time. Cory was convinced from the beginning we were having twins. 'Ha', I thought. Whatever. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary other than I just knew there was something special. When I only measured a week bigger at my 16 week appointment, the doctor just figured I was a little off on my date. Cory knew we were having twins.
The morning of our ultrasound, I was excited to find out what we were having. As I pictured in my mind hearing reactions to what we were having, I had an overwhelming impression that when it came time to call everyone with the news, we were going to be telling them we were having twins. I quickly dismissed that and didn't think another thing about it.
You know how they tell you to drink lots of water before your ultrasound? Well, believe me, I had a full bladder. The tech took a quick look and sent me straight to the bathroom. Come to find out, she did that so that I wouldn't pee my pants when she told us there were two babies, not just one. HOLY COW! 4 under the age of 3. 4 in diapers. 4 babies. Who was going to believe this? I sure didn't. I thought she was kidding at first. Our little april fools joke with Sam was backfiring. Cory's mom and dad were not about to fall for this little joke, again. It took a few days before they would really believe it. 
I always thought I wanted twins. My sister, Wendy, was the inspiration behind that one. After having our first, I wondered why I ever thought I wanted two at a time. One was hard enough. Isn't it great how you can look back on your life and see how the Lord has prepared you for certain events in your life? As my good friend, Sassy brought up recently, the Lord will never give us more than we can handle. If we humble ourselves and put our trust in Him, He is always there for us and He will carry us through our trials, especially when we need Him the most. Boy, was I going to need Him more than ever. I went through a range of emotions, and didn't sleep for several nights. As the shock wore off, the excitement settled in and we began to prepare our home for the welcoming of two precious baby boys.
Stay tuned for part two in one month from now.
8 now let's hear it from you:
Wow. That must have been pretty intense to have to deal with. You have done a great job this first year. Your boys love you to death and that is the most important thing.
You're going to make us wait a whole month for part 2?!?! That's a long time to wait! Geesh!
I hadn't heard some of those details before. Like, I didn't know you had felt before like there was something special about that "baby," and I didn't know Cory had thought all along it was twins. (Maybe I'd heard that before and just forgot, but I don't remember hearing that.) Anyway, it is interesting how you were kind of gradually prepared for the news you would receive. The Lord really does love us, doesn't He?! Aren't you glad you live in the day of ultrasounds and medical technology so that you could better prepare mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, psychologically, temporally, etc.... whatever other "-ally" you can think of?
They really are beautiful boys! Happy 11th Mirthday, Ben and Isaac! :-)
Ahhh, I can't believe that they are going to be 1 yr. old so soon. I love that they share Goobers B-day, it makes it so much easier for their auntie to remember to wish them a happy b-day. I love the pictures of them in their army outfits...too cute!
Give them all hugs and kissies from their auntie Amberlee
Has it really been that long?
They will love knowing the details of their beginnings.
Can't wait for the sequel.
Kisses. And hugs.
Cute pics! Those boys all need a little sister (or two) they can rough up.
Great job on surviving their first year! You are one tough cookie!
Love ya!
One more month...are you kidding?
I love hearing the details. It definitely takes prayer to appretiate some blessings.
Reading your blog sent me back to when we found out about our twins. You really have taken everything very well and are a great mom Sharon!
Love the pictures... they grow way too fast!
Besides her great mother teaching sharbear, she had many nieces and nephews to practice on. Especially two sets of twin boys that pooped and peed all over her when she helped me out. I know under her breath, she was probably saying, "I never want twin boys....I never want twin boys....I never"! She was a trooper to be so helpful...as was another sis of ours.
I know you have been blessed with great skills to care for your boys...they are so lucky to have you!
They are so cute...and they never pooped or peed on me. I owe you big time!
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